Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Honaunau-Napoopoo (HI); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Descrizione del lavoro

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Honaunau, HI. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS within a combined communications environment, processing calls and managing radio assignments.

The role involves verifying incident details, prioritizing actions, and coordinating units while adhering to training and authority constraints. Cross-training and credential requirements vary by agency and assignment.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training, while others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.
• Credentials such as public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch may be required depending on assignment.

Mansioni

• Process requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance
• Verify locations, incident details, and immediate hazards
• Apply discipline-specific procedures to prioritize and route calls
• Dispatch appropriate units according to approved response plans
• Coordinate incidents requiring more than one emergency service
• Monitor radio traffic, unit availability, and requests for assistance
• Provide approved caller instructions when trained and authorized
• Maintain incident records and support interagency communications

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Honaunau, HI. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS within a combined communications environment, processing calls and managing radio assignments.

The role involves verifying incident details, prioritizing actions, and coordinating units while adhering to training and authority constraints. Cross-training and credential requirements vary by agency and assignment.